Pokémon · Season 25, Episode 27
“The Fiery Road to Mastership!” · Season 25, Episode 27
In this episode: Iris (4), Ash Ketchum (3), Cynthia (3), Steven Stone (2), Alain (2), Jessie (1), James (1), Meowth (1)
You know, Iris raised that Excadrill from way back when it was still a Drilbur. Man, time can sure fly.
Pika-pika! [You know it!]
Huh?! You know her too?!
Ash knows Iris because they traveled through Unova together. He also knows Cynthia really well.
What's with you knowing everybody, Ash?! [Maybe you should travel around the world and learn more about the Champions just like Ash did]
If Iris is a Dragon-type trainer, then why...
[as if reading Diantha's mind] ...did she bring out Excadrill? [Diantha nods in agreement]
I've heard a rumour that she actually trained with Cynthia at one point.
Which means they each know the cards the other is holding.
It could very well be changing of the guard. This should be interesting.
Your moves are even sharper than before.
That's because of everything you've shown me, Cynthia. [cue flashback of Cynthia's training with Iris] I simply did what you taught me to do. [Drayden is watching the event] And now to become part of our strength, lots of connections that made us Champions. [Alder, Georgia, Stephan, Bianca and Trip are also watching. You know Trip is the worst main rival of Ash when all he has is a cameo appearance, compared to Gary and Paul who have at least one episode focus in Journeys.] And so, I, as the Unova region Champion, on this day, I'll defeat you. [We are not having another Ash vs Iris match in the Masters Eight!]
Standing here, you and I are nothing more than individual Pokémon Trainers, as well as challengers aiming for the top. [Volkner and Flint are watching the match outside the Sunyshore Gym with their Electivire and Infernape respectively.] We will not pull any punches as I want to test my own limits, you see. [Paul is shown to have returned home, after prepping Ash for the Masters Eight tournament, to watch the game with Reggie, who just delivered tea for the two to drink.] So I will defeat you and move on! Gastrodon, ACID ARMOR!
Frilly girl is not bad. She's not that bad at all.
The only reason she got here is because we trained her up.
A bouquet of thinking roses would be kind of nice.
Wobbuffet! [I couldn't agree more!]
Now, Haxorus, let's do this!
HAAAA! [Make your move!]
[noticing Iris is getting better in battles] I see. If so...[whips out her...lipstick? She applies it on the bottom part of her lips] I'll use all of my strength and I'll defeat you! [One turn of her lipstick reveals her...Keystone?! Uh-oh...]
[horrified] Isn't that...
A Keystone?!
[activates the Keystone and applies her lipstick on the upper lips] Garchomp, time for MEGA EVOLUTION!
[the other Masters Eight noticing Cynthia's Mega Garchomp]
That's interesting. She must be serious.
True, but Haxorus still has a lot of power right now. This bout is anything but decided.
[Iris checks on her defeated Haxorus. Iris, always have at least one battle mechanic to better your odds of winning.]
Haxorus, you really went all out. You're the very best and Dragonite too, and Excadrill too. I love you all.
[Ash heads off to the Wyndon Stadium arena, ready to face Steven Stone and to make up for not winning the Hoenn League. As he does, he runs into Iris.]
Iris, I'm sorry.
Ash...[starting to tear up] Looks like I lost.
I know.
Cynthia is really amazing, isn't she? [continues crying] Incredible...She's amazing! [Continues crying...Goh then shows up checking on her as well. Seconds later, Iris cleans up her tears.] All better now. Thanks. I know, for Ash's next match, how about we cheer for him together?
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